Executive Order 26-106 (2026) — Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment
EO 26-106
Florida Executive Orders
STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 26-106 (Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment) WHEREAS, the Honorable KA THERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE, State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, was previously assigned by Executive Order 21-121, as extended by Executive Orders 22-95, 23-86, 24-62, and 25-166, to represent the State of Florida concerning charges pending against Gary Wayne Kovacs; and WHEREAS, the Assigned State Attorney has advised me that the duties required by the previous executive assignment have not yet been completed as the case is still pending; and WHEREAS , the Assigned State Attorney has further advised me that an extension of this assignment is necessary in order to complete the assigned duties; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the State of Florida and of the ends of justice that the assignment of the Assigned State Attorney be continued with respect to the above matters, pursuant to
section 2 7 .14, Florida Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, Governor of Florida, in obedience to my solemn constitutional duty to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed," and pursuant to the Constitution and Laws of the State of Florida, issue the following Executive Order:
Section 1. Executive Order 21-121, as extended by Executive Orders 22-95, 23-86, 24-62, and 25-166, is reaffirmed and the executive assignment is extended for an additional period of one (1) year, to and including May 19, 2027. ATTEST:
Section 2. The Assigned State Attorney shall notify me on or before April 19, 2027, if additional time is required. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, this 18th day of May, 2026.